For Gem Enthusiasts

Learn how to cut Jeff Graham’s Simple Portuguese gem design with this step-by-step photo guide. This modified classic works well for deep gems…

Oil treatment is a standard industry practice for enhancing emeralds. However, the treatments are not permanent. Learn how to re-oil emeralds…

Meteorites can make beautiful, unique jewelry. This primer on meteorite terminology will help you buy the perfect meteorite jewelry piece or…

Emeralds from different sources can vary in quality. Learn how to identify emerald origins by analyzing the optical and physical properties of…

Cutting gem materials you’ve never worked before can be exciting but also frustrating. Some faceting advice can help you create beautiful finished…

Evaluating emerald quality, especially clarity, can be very complex. Navneet Gems & Minerals has proposed the following system for grading emerald…